Observation by Alan Thomas: Leo1 Dwarf Galaxy in Leo

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Alan Thomas

Observer

Alan Thomas

Observed

2022 Apr 07 - 21:25

Uploaded

2022 Apr 08 - 10:03

Objects

Leo 1

Equipment

Unistellar eQuinox 112mm reflector

Exposure

25min

Location

Norbreck Observatory, Warrington, Cheshire, UK.

Target name

Leo1 Dwarf Galaxy in Leo

Title

Leo1 Dwarf Galaxy in Leo

About this image

A 25min. exposure of this diffuse galaxy (dist c.820,000ly) yielded better results than my previous efforts at 80min. and 120min. I attribute this to much better transparency and possibly more effective tweaking of the image using the basic tools of Windows Photo Gallery.

Bortle 7/8. Moon waxing crescent 38%. Transparency good.

Files associated with this observation

eVscope-20220407-212527 (3).jpg (1.0 MB)

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Mark Fairfax, Jeremy Shears, Callum Potter, David Basey

Comments

Mark Fairfax, 2022 Apr 08 - 15:00 UTC

Brilliant Alan! A difficult one that 'pushes' the eVscope/eQuinox - especially with the bright Regulus nearby. You've inspired me to try this again...

Alan Thomas

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